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csvkit for Mac

Suite of command-line tools for converting to and working with CSV

Quick answer: csvkit is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install csvkit. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 251 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What csvkit is

csvkit is a command-line tool for macOS: suite of command-line tools for converting to and working with CSV.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install csvkit

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install csvkit.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install csvkit on Mac?

Run brew install csvkit in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is csvkit open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does csvkit run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is csvkit?

It was installed 251 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2224 in this catalogue.

What version of csvkit is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.2.0.